Professional Development in Health and Social Care Top Up

Have experience working in health and social care? Driven to fix issues in your workplace? Wonder what you could change by taking the lead? Join us to learn how to look at the evidence about health, make plans to transform care and progress in your career.

We’ve designed this top-up degree for students working in health, allied health or social care. Build on your diploma or foundation degree qualification and achieve a full honours degree, boosting your employability and providing new opportunities.

This is a distance learning course, meaning you can complete it from anywhere in the world. Our international team is here to support you, whatever time zone you’re in.

Research is an important part of this course. What we teach is inspired by what our academics are working on. You’ll be taught by experts in public health, nursing, leadership, allied health and evidence-based practice.

We challenge you to link your studies to your professional practice through work-based learning. However, if you’re not currently working, we’d still love to talk to you about studying with us.

An award-winning university experience awaits in Oxford this September...

Oxford Brookes is a top 35 England university (Uni Compare, 2027) and globally ranked in 24 subject areas (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

There's a wide range of undergraduate courses to choose from, and each course offers unique opportunities for growth. Lawyers can practise their defence in mock trials. Accountants and Financiers can gain real-world experience with top employers like Deloitte, Metro Bank, Marriott Hotels, PWC, Chelsea FC, or Apple. Students in Artificial Intelligence courses can test their skills in Oxford Brookes' very-own custom designed building at the main Headington site. Facilities include digital, computing and robotics labs, and a VR cave.

You'll also be studying in the world's oldest student city! The ultimate blend of stunning architecture, river views and lively nightlife, Oxford is the perfect place to make lifelong memories.

So what are you waiting for? Apply now.